I fell in love with contemporary African literature a long time ago. Literature I could envision myself in, literature that told my story better than I could imagine myself doing. I found slice in it. It cried for me, celebrated on my behalf, embraced me and screamed to world who I was when I could… Read More Joburg Noir: A Book Review
This book was gifted to me by Jeremy Forsyth in return for an honest review. I have read fantasy before (mostly along the Harry Potter lines) and if you know me, then you know I have become quite a sucker for African fantasy (is that the official name?). This book, however, was a delve into… Read More Upon the Sands: A Book Review
This book was such an easy read. I think I am official a sucker for books with multiple POVs (am I considered a bookish person yet?). The writer, Elif, pushes what we know about death and makes it palettable to the mind. It wasn’t as heavy a read as I thought it would be. Ps.… Read More 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World : A Book Review
Well it has always been, lol! Despite my resolution to read 50 books this year after I fell in love with reading again last year (thanks to Anci), life happened and I couldn’t! For the most part of the year I didn’t read until now. Life has calmed a bit and allowed me to read… Read More Reading Is Back In Style!
My oh my, did I love this book!? “This compilation is a love letter to Africa women, and a missive to all the other souls who will come across it and give space in their hearts and minds for the varying outlooks and experiences that are contained herein.” – Note from the Editors excerpt This… Read More In Her Words: Book Review
Last week while scrolling on my twitter TL I came across a book giveaway and me being me I entered. February is the month of love. In honor of love. I will be giving out a copy of my book to one reader. All you have to do is comment with a red heart ❤️… Read More I Before We: A Book Review
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